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Jennifer Mattka

Jennifer M

Toronto
Ontario
Canada

About Jennifer

Member since Jul 04, 2008

I've been on the support side of hospitality for 14 years.. Designing inventory control systems, Menu Planning and Design, consulting in Staff hiring, Marketing, Management and so forth for Restaurants and Hotels. I've been told since I was very young that I should be cooking professionally and come from 3 generations of Restaurant owners. So, at this juncture in my life I am now pursuing my Culinary Arts degree and planning to open a fusion vegetarian bistro. Wish me luck!! :) Caspacci is the fusion of my and my partner's family names --- Look for a Caspacci Vegetarian Cookbook coming soon!! :)

Tomatovine
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Caspacci Contadino Patate (Peasant Potatoes)

by Jennifer M

(Cutting Corners Version) Invented by yours truly, this is a wonderfully rich cheese infused side dish full of flavour and zest to spice up just ab...

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 0
Total Time: 1 hr 30 minsViews: 442
Jennifer's favorite things
Cooking Knowledge: 14 years in the hospitality industry and 3 generations of restaurant owners in my family
Cuisine: Italian and Vegetarian
Dessert: Orange Zest Fresh Cherry Chocolate Mousse
Dish or Meal: Vegetarian Roasted Pepper Cacciatore (my own invention)
Food Tip: To put more punch in pasta dish.. always fry the cooked pasta in a small amount of the sauce first.. Pasta fresh out of the pot is boring no matter how much you add it in itself is bland.. so kick it up a notch and fry in that flavour first!!
Kitchen tool: Cutting Board
Knives of Choice: JA Henkles, original Twin (Zwilling) S series
Pots/pans: Revereware
Restaurant (City): Bizantium, Toronto
Sinful Food Snack: Roasted Almonds
Top Ingredients: Garlc Garlic Garlic Garlic fresh herbs and vegetables of any kind
Vegetables: All of them
Wine: Konzelmann and Wolfblass
Success Rating: 100% (1 rating)

Caspacci Contadino Patate (Peasant Potatoes)

by Jennifer M

(Cutting Corners Version) Invented by yours truly, this is a wonderfully rich cheese infused side dish full of flavour and zest to spice up just ab...

Active Time: 30 minsComments: 0
Total Time: 1 hr 30 minsViews: 442
Success Rating: 96% (50 ratings)

Spanakopita

by Dawn T

Wrapped in delicate phyllo dough, these traditional Greek pies are filled with spinach, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese.

Active Time: 45 minsComments: 5
Total Time: 1 hr 15 minsViews: 1638
Success Rating: 100% (2 ratings)

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

by Tony M

An easy-to-make Italian delicacy: hand-made potato gnocchi that melts in your mouth.

Active Time: 45 minsComments: 7
Total Time: 2 hrsViews: 942
Success Rating: 99% (8 ratings)

Penne Mediterranean

by Kimberley S

Penne pasta tossed with chicken, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms in a light, stock-based sauce.

Active Time: 40 minsComments: 10
Total Time: 40 minsViews: 1221
Success Rating: 100% (2 ratings)

Almond Sole

by Laura C

Fresh sole pan-fried in clarified butter until golden. Then it's finished with slivered almonds, parsley and fresh lemon juice.

Active Time: 15 minsComments: 6
Total Time: 15 minsViews: 671

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